Meet James Pittar, an extraordinary Australian athlete who refuses to let his disability define him. Despite being blind since his youth due to a rare hereditary condition, James sets out to achieve the unthinkable: becoming the first blind person to complete the grueling 48km Manhattan Island Marathon Swim. This documentary follows James and his dedicated support team, including Dolly and his trainers, as they navigate the treacherous tides of the Harlem River, Mil Rock, and the East River. Witness the emotional and physical toll of 9 hours in the water and discover how James uses his other senses to conquer one of the world’s most iconic open-water challenges. It’s a powerful story of grit, heart, and the “freakish” determination of a man who believes the only true handicap is in the mind.
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Mines Swimmer Working With NASA to Bring Life to the Moon | 9NEWS
Charlie Krone is preparing for the NCAA championships in the pool and life on the moon!
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How To Swim Butterfly Smoothly (The Only Guide You Need) | Kaitlin Frehling
Struggling to swim butterfly smoothly? In this step-by-step guide, I break down the PST Butterfly Blueprint, a 6-step system that helps swimmers build efficient butterfly technique from the ground up. You’ll learn how to connect your chest and hips, build proper dolphin kick rhythm, sync your pull timing, and integrate breathing so butterfly feels smoother and less exhausting. Whether you’re a masters swimmer, triathlete, or adult swimmer learning butterfly later in life, these drills will help you develop better timing, rhythm, and control in the water.
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I Swam for 3 Days Straight – Sink or Swim (Documentary) | Nick Pelletier and TMS Productions
SINK OR SWIM follows Nick Pelletier’s 4 year battle to swim the 106km long Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada. This film highlights Nick’s early life, multiple failures, injuries, natural disasters, death scares, and triumph.
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3 World-Record Catch Styles (One Will Make You Faster) | Siska Training Systems
In this video Lukas analyzes three world-record freestyle swimmers — Michael Phelps, David Popovici, and Sun Yang — and the different catch styles they use to pull more water and swim faster. You’ll also learn the key element every powerful freestyle catch has in common and how to apply it to your own stroke.
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Canadian’s Drowning Death Consequence of Dingo Attack: Coroner’s Report | Hanomansing Tonight
A coroner in Australia has determined that a 19-year-old British Columbia woman drowned when she was attacked by a pack of dingoes on an early morning walk. Piper James from Vancouver Island was found dead on an Australian beach in January, surrounded by a pack of the animals.
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Why Cam McEvoy Only Swims 4 Times Per Week | The Swimsuit Guy
Olympic Champion Cam McEvoy trains very differently to most elite swimmers.
In this video I spend an entire week at the Queensland Academy of Sport documenting every training session — both in the gym and in the pool.
Across six sessions Cam swims a total of just 1355 metres for the entire week.
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Is Swimming Too Intimidating for Families? | Unfiltered Waters Podcast
In this clip from Unfiltered Waters, legendary coach Bob Bowman shares his perspective on the future of USA Swimming and what needs to change at the grassroots level. From selecting new CEO Kevin Ring to lowering the barrier for families entering the sport, Bob explains why swimming can feel intimidating — and what must happen to grow participation again. A candid conversation about leadership, culture, and the bottom of the pyramid in American swimming.
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Michael Phelps Advice on Swimming Faster | Eetu Karvonen
I break down michael phelps mindset and the exact habits behind michael phelps swimming tips that help build speed in the water. If you want swimming faster results and you’re working on how to swim faster, the biggest gains often come from small repeatable details that compound over time.